Hayah
Hayah is a Muslim girl name meaning “Modesty, bashfulness”.
| Meaning | Modesty, bashfulness |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | حياء |
| Pronunciation | ha-YAA |
| Arabic root | ح ي ي (ḥ-y-y) — to live; to feel modesty |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Hayah
Hayah is a spelling of Ḥayāʾ, modesty or a sense of shame that keeps one from wrongdoing. The Prophet ﷺ said that ḥayāʾ is a branch of faith and brings nothing but good. The final h is a convention of English transliteration.
Is Hayah a Muslim name?
Yes. Hayah is a Muslim girl's name meaning modesty, a quality praised in hadith as part of faith.
Is Hayah in the Quran?
The root describes one of Shuʿayb's daughters: 'one of the two came to him, walking with modesty' (Quran 28:25).
Where is the name Hayah used?
Used in the Gulf, Pakistan and English-speaking Muslim communities.
Gifts with the name Hayah
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Spellings and variants of Hayah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hayah mean?
Hayah means 'Modesty, bashfulness'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Hayah a Muslim name?
Yes. Hayah is a Muslim girl's name meaning modesty, a quality praised in hadith as part of faith.
How do you write Hayah in Arabic?
Hayah is written حياء in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Hayah?
Hayah is pronounced ha-YAA.
Is Hayah mentioned in the Quran?
The root describes one of Shuʿayb's daughters: 'one of the two came to him, walking with modesty' (Quran 28:25).